The amazing community spirit of Clare Red Cross
THE Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross have done some incredible work helping communities deal with the Covid-19 crisis.
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Clare Red Cross seeking support during COVID-19
THE Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross are urgently seeking the public’s support to help them continue their vital work. The Red Cross are not able to fundraise due to the current Covid-19 government restrictions, but they are still providing support services in the community and assisting the HSE where required. “This means that …
National Ambulance Service ‘will be able to cope’ with COVID-19 surge
Volunteers will not be needed to assist in transporting personnel to COVID-19 testing centres.
Crowe donating Christmas Card allowance to charity
*Cllr Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward Instead of sending Christmas cards, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council is to use the allowance for local charities.
‘Knitters of the World’ acknowledged in Ennis
*Photograph: Eugene McCafferty Having secured an official Guinness World Record in August, ‘Knitters of the World’ and the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross were recognised by Clare County Council. Following a meeting of Ennis Municipal District on Wednesday, Mayor Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy and elected members acknowledged their achievement. Produced by Valery Larkin …
World’s largest knitted blanket unveiled
AFTER years of hard work, thousands of volunteers and countless stitches, Valery Larkin’s attempt to break the world record for the largest knitted blanket is coming to fruition. The blanket will be unveiled at the Showgrounds in Ennis on Saturday, August 25 and will be open to the public on Sunday, August 26. “I can’t …